Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

We feel very fortunate to have got Orpheus as a workawayer. I’ve lost track of all the work he did - with his green fingers he planted garlic, lettuce, blueberries and more, protected our bananas, and cared for hundreds of seedlings and cuttings. He made our greenhouse great! Inside he washed up and dried up, cooked Orpheus Originals (he's a very creative cook!), and generously shared his time. He hung out with our older son, taught our younger son how to draw, and gave me lots of advice as I was publishing a picture book. He 's also good for music creation and jam sessions! Basically we got a new family member as committed to our project as any of us - we were very sad to see him go, but happy that a future visit feels inevitable!

Erika came and got on with a lot of work around the house and garden with a minimum of supervision. She planted figs and harvested gingko nuts, gojiberry and goumi, turning the berries into marvellous jam! It was inspiring watching her turn our seasonal bits and bobs into deliciousness. Erika was only here for a couple of weeks but we made more than our fair share of good memories - including great chats, lunchtime gastronomy sessions (e.g. salmon crepes), card games, music appreciation society, jam sessions (she's got a great voice and knows her way round a guitar) and dinner around the fire. Her presence here felt so natural. She became part of our family, including our boys naturally and treating them like adults (well, fun adults), and sharing her insights with them about being of mixed-race heritage. She is self-confident, tough, and cool, and we'd love to have her back!

Thanks David, local family and volunteers for an amazing week at Lagom Hill Farm! This my first Workaway experience and it was excellent!! Very encouraged to do more volunteering. The accommodations in a shared 6 bunk bedroom with wide beds and privacy curtains was very comfortable and felt homey. We kept the place very clean. We had breakfast in town and it was nice to have a little morning walk and explore various food options before our morning gardening duties. Lunch and dinner was prepared for us by a local family and it was always delicious. Tried lots of new fruits and local dishes. After lunch and a siesta we resumed work for a bit again. We had the weekend off and some of us explored a hot springs water park nearby which was relaxing. David is a very caring young man and took excellent care of us. I wish him all the best in this beautiful project for kids. The Swedish concept of lagom (just enough) was felt throughout the stay. We had just enough time to relax on our own, enjoy the company of each other and also help David with his project. I highly recommend this place if you want to enjoy a week in the quiet country side. I enjoyed it all, the place, the other volunteers, the gardening, the food.

This was my first workaway experience and it couldn’t have been better! Peter is a really great guy and his place is absolutely amazing. We helped him with gardening and a few building projects. Peter gave really good instructions and it was fun to work in his company. The afternoons we’d spend making music together, playing games and going swimming in a little river spot not far from his property. He even took us surfing one time and we got to join him for his yoga class. I had the absolute best time staying with Peter and can only recommend it! Thank you Peter:)

We've stayed 12 days at Marie's beautiful place. She is a wonderful person and took us to the rock concert, we were hiking with her friends and she knows so much around there - very interesting. The work was nice in the garden and we had an awesome appartement for us. Well equiped and clean. Thank you so much - hope we see us soon again.

I am so grateful for the time I got to work here this fall and winter! Sarah and her family welcomed me in and put me to work right away. As a workawayer here you will have the opportunity to contribute in so many different ways including forest restoration, gardening, and house upkeep. I learned so much about the history of Portland and the environmental justice issues impacting the city living with this family! The cabin next to the forest the best nights sleep ever especially with the pitter patter of rain on the roof. On other nights the calls of owls and bellows of boats in the river below lull you to sleep. You might occasionally share a room with a spider being near the forest, but they are gracious roommates and tend to keep to themselves. If you get the opportunity to work here, say yes!

We had a fantastic time at Raoul’s. We really enjoyed getting to know him, exploring the area, and the accommodation here is really spectacular. We did all sorts of work which was very fair, and we had plenty of autonomy to choose when to work and what to work on. Misty Mountain is a beautiful property with amazing improvements from Raoul (and other workawayers!). It was great to work on projects that made an immediate impact to fit the vision for the property. Raoul is a lovely person and we feel lucky to have met him and spent time sharing food, drinks, and good conversation with him.

Hi everyone dont hesitate to have Egle as your guest She was nice,helpful and fun It was great to have her here She helped us with teaching english and the Students loved her Enjoy your time traveling egle Thank you for being part of it 😊

It was an absolute pleasure to have Laura and Eline stay with us as. From the moment they arrived they were delightful. They brought such a light, bubbly, and uplifting energy into our home, and it was immediately clear they were going to be fun to have around. They were warm, easy to be with, and quickly felt like part of the household rather than just guests. Alongside their great personalities, they were also exceptionally helpful. They were hardworking, diligent, and completely reliable, showing great initiative and a real attention to detail in everything they did. They were always respectful of us and our property, very tidy, and consistently cleaned up after themselves without needing to be asked. Beyond the work, they were simply great company, making the three weeks they spent with us genuinely enjoyable. We feel very lucky to have had them stay with us and wish them all the best for their future travels. Any host would be fortunate to welcome Laura and Helene into their home.

The organisation is professionally run and the staff really put their heart into the school. Chua was taking care of us during my stay and she is an incredibly warm and friendly person. I really recommend everyone to spend time with her, I got a better understanding to why the work they do is important. The communication, accommodation, work/rest balance and the teaching itself was very good. A tip is to bring warm clothes if you are visiting during winter time. Another tip is to make sure that the students really understand you during the lessons as the Vietnamese school system is based on repeating and memorising rather than understanding.

Gabrielle and Steve’s home/property was absolutely beautiful and calm! Kangaroos hop through the yard and they have beautiful plants everywhere! They were very accomodating to my situation and found jobs that suited us! I’m thankful for their kindness and for inviting us into their home! Xx

It was a pleasure to host Nathan and Lise, they got a huge amount of work done around the place for us. Respectful, clean and tidy, highly recommend. Hope to see you both again before you leave NZ

Kim stayed with us for about a month in November, and her help with the puppies was truly invaluable. She is kind, hardworking, and always willing to help in any way she can. The children absolutely loved playing with her, and despite her young age, she is very responsible and someone you can genuinely trust. Kim learns quickly and understands what needs to be done, approaching every task with care and enthusiasm. She always helps with a beautiful smile on her face, which makes working with her a real pleasure. We are very grateful for the time we spent together and wish her all the very best for the future.

Annika was my longest stayer so far and it was an excellent experience. She was playful with my boy, eager to cook delicious food and open learn the ways of the place. Flexible too

Erica & Grady where a great couple to have around, not a task was too much and they did everthing very careful and proper. we got to know each other very well and some great dinners and aperativo’s after some hard days work. they were very easy to communicate with and could be left by themselves to have task perfectly complted. I can only highly recommend them to any future work aways and totally trusted them .

I spend one month here and my experience was really good. I made drinks, helped in the kitchen, with cleaning, and served customers. The work was easy and the instructions were clear. Aldo and Irina were very approachable, and Aldo is a crack with coffee (and his English is great too), he’s very knowledgeable, and it’s definitely worth learning from him. And Vini! Nothing! kindness and professionalism are outstanding. In general with all guys the experience was good and also I could learn some Words in albanian. The accommodation and food were good, and sharing space with other volunteers made the stay even more fun. And Tirana… wow, it’s an incredible city! I would totally recommend this place to anyone who wants to learn about customer service, drink preparation, and get a closer look at Albanian culture. Faleminderit!

Que alegría saber que les gustó su experiencia en la granja! Para nosotros fue muy agradable conocer a Lou e Ismael, dos chicos proactivos, con buena energía y muy interesados en aprender como funciona el proyecto. Compartimos gratos momentos y nos ayudaron en diversas tareas, cómo sembrar hortalizas y café, abonar plantas, cuidar los animales, y también explicando a nuevos voluntarios las tareas que ya conocían. Fue un gusto conocerles y compartir! Les deseamos una bonita vida :)

what a wonderful family! Gracie, Sam, and their three awesome daughters were fantastically helpful and wonderful to be around. We would be happy to host them again anytime.

Chantal was my rescue. I couldn't find anyone in November or December who wanted to host me, that was until Chantal accepted me. Because there is not much to do outside in the winter months, I mainly worked inside, which I didn't mind at all. Cantal and Corey took me everywhere and got to know the region a little better. They wanted me to have the best experiences. Chantal showed me how to make sourdough bread what was very fun. They are spontaneous people who want to enjoy life. If you ever have the opportunity to go to this address definitely do it. The animals were very sweet and funny. Thank you Chantal, Corey and Matthew for hosting me in your home. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Sean is an absolute legend. He's got a cool cob oven, the most loving animals and a beautiful home and orchard... lots of wisdom and a worldview that is refreshingly critical and alive. He helped upgrade some of my practical skills and planted a few great seeds in my ideas and thought processes, discreetly and attentively. I'm sure I did not give back nearly as much as I received here, but it was a pleasure helping out. Highly recommend a stay with Sean in cow-town with all them crazy rural Yanks;) Thank you for hosting me. <3